Preventing Miscarriage

Second miscarriage

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Second
miscarriage
Miscarriage occurs when the conceived product fails
to grow beyond a certain point and as a result gets expelled from the
body. The term miscarriage is used when pregnancy terminates within 20
weeks. Most miscarriages occur when there is something wrong with the
baby; it is nature’s way of allowing the healthy and the strong to
survive. Miscarriages are very common and one does’nt realize it until
a woman suffers one. 50 % of all pregnancies terminate in miscarriages
out of which many go unnoticed as it may be in its early stages for the
woman to even realize it. Pregnancy looks fairly easy especially when
the first one was free of complications. After the second miscarriage
women tend to lose faith in the ability of their body to hold a baby. A
miscarriage can demoralize the parents and a second miscarriage can get
even worse. It is an indication of some problem with either one or both
the parents. Nevertheless many succeed in completing the full term of
pregnancy and deliver healthy babies. A Second miscarriage leaves you
dejected leaving you disinterested in further pregnancies.
Suffering two miscarriages in a row is considered normal, particularly
in cases were the couple already has a child. The chances of another
miscarriages increase after two. Therefore a doctor will put you on
genetic couseling before advising you to try again. While the first
miscarriage itself sow seeds of dissent in a marriage, a second
miscarriage can destroy a marriage completely, often because of
emotional trauma and the obsession of having a baby surrounds one of
the partners. It becomes important that each of the partners support
and respect one another. Undergoing all the necessary tests is a big
task by itself. Apart from the genetic and medical couseling a couple
can also be benefited by marriage counselling, this will help them to
resolve the blame issues. When times do not move according to the plans,
naturally couples either blame themselves or their partner this lead to
further problems. During these difficult times it is therapy that holds
a marriage together. Mourning the loss of their unborn baby will
provide some solace to the couple and their family. It is indeed
difficult to get over the loss, but we all need to move on and get over
the initial phase of grief. One cannot let miscarriges ruin you and
your family life, although it becomes difficult to set things to normal
in the next few weeks, learn about the various options that are open
for you, seek therapy as it will help you to mourn better and act
against the trauma that has affected you. miscarriage after seeing heartbeat

Progesterone for recurrent miscarriage

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:20:11 +0000

Progesterone for recurrent
miscarriage
Progesterone plays an important role in conceiving
and in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Low level of progesterone is
responsible for recurrent miscarriages. However its importance has been
overlooked by women as well as by doctors. In a healthy reproductive
woman, the progesterone level in her body rises after ovulation. After
the woman conceives, its level continues to remain high till twelve
weeks. After the gestation period the placenta starts supplying this
indispensable pregnancy hormone. The level of progesterone will drop if
the woman does not conceive and continues to remain so till another
menstrual cycle begins. When fertilization takes place, the
progesterone level averts the uterus lining from shedding, this way it
provides a healthy environment for the baby to survive and get
nourished. Lack of progesterone causes recurrent miscarriage. Women who
have difficulty conceiving and suffer from early miscarriages usually
suffer from low progesterone. Some women are unable to produce the
required amount of progesterone that can sustain a healthy pregnancy.
Progesterone facilitates the implantation of fertilized egg and
protects the uterine lining, without this the fetus can get flushed
out. To recognize progesterone deficiency, the easiest way is to record
the basal body temperature every month. In a healthy reproductive woman
the temperature will rise by .4 degrees on the subsequent day after the
ovulation has taken place. On the other hand a woman who does not
produce sufficient progesterone the temperature will be around .2 to .3
degrees. Progesterone prevents recurrent miscarriage and enhances
fertility. Using progesterone is very easy; begin by understanding the
time of your ovulation. When you ovulated apply some cream on your
abdomen twice a day till your menstrual cycle begins. Get a pregnancy
test done on the last day of your cycle, if the result is negative;
discontinue its use till the next ovulation takes place. Continue using
it till 12 weeks if you conceive, this will ensure that you don’t
miscarry. Many doctors suggest progesterone for recurrent miscarriages.
This treatment can be pursued without stepping into the doctor’s
clinic. However, it is important that you apply progesterone twice a
day religiously from the time of ovulation till you get your periods,
if you stop mid-way, the fertilized egg could get expelled. Besides
cream, capsules, vaginal suppositories and progesterone capsules are
also available
Low progesterone is caused due to malnutrition, chronic stress, certain
medications, high level of estrogen and insufficient exercise. Women
suffering from low progesterone must be well-informed about this
hormone therapy as it increases the ability to sustain the pregnancy.
Some of the symptoms of low progesterone are infertility, depression,
low blood sugar, panic attack, magnesium deficiency, bladder infection
and others. passing sac durning miscarriage

Miscarriage

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:00:02 +0000

Miscarriage
Pregnancy that is terminated before
the end of twelve weeks is termed as miscarriage. Almost 50% of
miscarriages occur due to chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. The
remaining 50% of miscarriages occur due to incompatible blood groups,
infections or virus, hormonal deficiencies and anatomical problems
arising in the cervix or in the uterus. Miscarriage can occur due to
various reasons, and can leave a woman with a dreadful impact. Many
parents-to-be keep worrying about the risk of miscarriage in spite of
the assurance from the doctor. The chances of having a miscarriage
becomes dim after the trimester, although it could possibly occur even
in the later stages of pregnancy, which is termed by the doctors as a
spontaneous abortion. In fact no one can give you complete assurance
against miscarriage.
Miscarriage can be different in each woman and is different each time a
woman undergoes one. Some discharge the fetus naturally, while some
have to undergo a DNC operation to flush out the fetus. It is best to
visit a doctor the minute you feel the symptoms, this way they can test
the position of the fetus and give you options. DNC is conducted under
the surveillance of prenatal doctors and other staff members. The
patient is administered an anesthesia that makes you sleepy and even
after waking up, you continue feeling drowsy for the rest of the day.
The operation lasts for just 15 to 30 minutes but the entire process
could probably take a little longer. Some of the symptoms of
miscarriage are vaginal bleeding, weakness, dizziness and cramping.
Request you prenatal doctor to give you the list of the symptoms.
Vaginal bleeding is the most common of all symptoms and one must rush
to the doctor as soon as you experience this. At times vaginal bleeding
occurs during the first trimester and this is medically termed as
embedding. This occurs when the fetus is getting attached to the
uterus. Embedding is not a cause of worry, although an ultrasound test
could, leave you worried. Speak to your doctor to clear all doubts.
Pregnant women must rush to the gynecologist if they sense something
wrong and do not feel pregnant, do not wait till the next appointment.
A miscarriage can leave both a mental and physical scar on you. A
terminated pregnancy can leave a woman very disheartened and her
emotions often run wild. It could make a woman feel angry, frustrated,
guilty, fearful etc. It is absolutely normal to get distressed. Many a
times a miscarriage is nature’s way of terminating a pregnancy which
was growing improperly. miscarriage defined

Miscarriage symptoms

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:30:02 +0000

Miscarriage symptoms
A miscarriage traumatizes a
woman, because a pregnant woman gets attached to her unborn child, it
builds in excitement and she looks forward to its arrival. However all
this gets shattered when a pregnancy terminates due to miscarriage.
Studies reveal that about 30 % of pregnancies end due to miscarriage
and more of the miscarriages occur before the women comes to know about
her pregnancy. Miscarriages can be caused due to various reasons.
Miscarriages that occur in the first trimester are mainly caused due to
chromosomal abnormalities found in the baby. These abnormalities are
usually not caused due the health conditions of the mother and father,
but it just happens by chance. Miscarriages are also caused due to
incompetent cervix, an infection, malnourishment and exposure to high
radiation. Fortunately most of these miscarriage causing problems can
be rectified, therefore most women even after a miscarriage can
successfully deliver a healthy baby. Miscarriage symptoms are similar
to periods. That is the reason why so many miscarriages don’t get
detected. A miscarriage that takes place in the initial days of
pregnant often gets presumed as periods as the woman is unaware of her
pregnancy. Miscarriage symptoms include vomiting, abdominal cramps,
fever and bleeding that will intensify from light to heavy. If your
pregnancy test has turned positive and you experience any of these
symptoms of miscarriage, it becomes very important to proceed to your
gynecologist and get yourself examined. Bleeding could also occur at
times without causing damaged to the unborn child. In a threatened
miscarriage the cervix remains closed and the unborn babies heart
continues to beat, however till the bleeding subsides the condition of
the mother is continuously monitored. Whereas in an inevitable
miscarriage the cervix remains open and bleeds, in this case the
chances of saving the fetus remains slim. Often the fetus and the
placenta get flushed out without any medical assistance. But in some
cases the woman has to undergo a procedure known as D & C only if
the uterus is not completely emptied out. It becomes very difficult for
a woman to accept a miscarriage. Miscarriage is a very common issue;
miscarriage does not mean that the women will have unsuccessful
pregnancies in future too. For someone who has had two continuous
miscarriages, the obstetrician will perform a test to detect the cause
of miscarriage. Once the problem is diagnosed and treated, the woman
can complete her full term of pregnancy and deliver successfully. But
before you try to conceive again give yourself time to heal from the
mental and emotional trauma. tattoo miscarriage

Pregnancy after miscarriage

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:15:03 +0000

Pregnancy after miscarriage
There are several
factors that need to be considered before planning for pregnancy after
miscarriage, although there is no specific period to try again. When
you try to conceive, try to determine the factor that caused the
miscarriage. Was it due to certain medical conditions in you or due to
medical conditions in the baby? If it was caused due to conditions in
the mother, then you need to seek advice from your doctor before you
try again. Confide in you doctor that you will be trying to get
pregnant again, ask whether it would be safe for both of you – the baby
and you, if you attempt another pregnancy after miscarriage. Also check
about the possible procedures or risks that one needs to be know in
case the same conditions arise. Pregnancy after miscarriage must be
attempted only if you feel your mind and body are ready for it. The
experience of a miscarriage is an emotional tragedy for both you and
your family. Very often some women attempt pregnancy soon after a
miscarriage mainly due to desperation of wanting a child and sometimes
due to family and friends pressure. It is better to ask yourself before
jumping into the sack, Am I ready to start again?
If you feel you have overcome miscarriage and are ready to move on,
then you may go ahead, but if you are trying to get pregnant again
because you husband wants a child or to fulfill your dad’s desire of
becoming a grandpa, it is better that you give it a try only after you
feel you are ready. It is also important to understand your body
conditions before trying again. Is your body willing to take the
challenge again? Irrespective of your cravings for a baby, a woman will
never get pregnant if the body is not ready. It is better to discuss
this issue with your gynecologist as and when you try again. Trying to
conceive when the body has not completely healed from the impact of
miscarriage can only lead to frustration when you fail to get pregnant.
Trying to conceive very soon could lead to further complications to the
reproductive organs and could lead to another miscarriage or inability
to conceive in future. You can prevent another miscarriage, but talking
to your doctor about your current health issues and by following
certain procedures prescribed by the doctor. This will ensure that you
have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Once you are able to ascertain the
ability of your body, it is safe to attempt again. Hopefully prenatal
vitamins and proper exercise will keep you healthy and give you
positive results. what does a miscarriage feel like

Miscarriage support

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:35:08 +0000

Miscarriage support
Pregnancy brings
in excitement and joy, but not all pregnancies end with a baby in the
arms. In just a few hours your excitement can transform to fear and
disbelief. Usually the first symptom of miscarriage is spotting. This
is bad in the early stages of pregnancy. A woman can get extremely
nervous at this stage. It could make her depressed, irritable and
dissocialized. There are some things that need to be followed to combat
such a situation; it will help the spouse or a family member to provide
all the required support after the miscarriage. Be prepared to face
some fury, this normally happens after any death. Don’t take it
personally and never react defensively. Try to do as much work as
possible in the house as this will give her time to rest. Take some
time off from your work to support her. If you have any other children
try to take care of their needs and help them out as and when required.
Encourage them to do certain things independently if they are capable
of doing it. Explain to them gently that their mom is unwell. It is
important to support the women after miscarriage, lent her your
shoulder to cry and be a patient listener. Pouring out all her sorrow
will help her to get over it faster. Stop her when she blames herself;
assure her that what happened was not in anybody’s control. Assure her
that she is not alone; remind her of the good times you had together.
If she gets seriously depressed don’t hesitate to approach the doctor.
If she shows resistance in seeing a doctor, explain to her the
repercussions of doing so. Arrange for a get together for her with
close friends. Don’t be afraid to express your emotions as well as this
will make her realize that her emotions and pains are shared and
understood equally by others. Give her a little space, but do not let
her withdraw completely from relationships. A women who has undergone a
miscarriage, must be given support in the best possible way. Serve her
breakfast in bed and treat her as wonderfully as you can. If she wants
to be left alone and does not wish to speak respect her decision, at
the same time let her know that you will be there whenever she feels
like talking. The support provided after the miscarriage is vital as it
will help her to overcome her grief. Every woman is different so use
these suggestions in such a way that it is compatible with her. miscarriages

Force a miscarriage

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:09:58 +0000

Force a miscarriage
Woman
not desirous of getting pregnant choose to naturally force a
miscarriage. This way they can keep the matter under wraps and it
becomes convenient for all those whose families that do not support
such a decision. It is also convenient for other living in placing
where abortion is made illegal. Miscarriage through natural means is
less expensive and is less risky to the mother. It succeeds in just 50%
of the cases and has a higher failure rate. But forcing a miscarriage
through natural means does not harm the fetus. These methods must be
used only when in the first trimester, after which they do not produce
effective results. The aim of this method is to force a miscarriage
naturally. Such methods have been used since centuries to get rid of
unwanted pregnancy.
However certain pre-existing conditions like epilepsy, high blood
pressure, heart, liver or kidney problems, diabetes can get worse on
using those herbs. In case you are taking birth control pills or any
other medications, make sure that the natural herbs will not create
further complications. A woman must not force a miscarriage if she has
pelvic inflammatory disease, IUD, fibroids and endometriosis. Start by
taking mild herbs initially. Pineapple, parsley and vitamin C will help
your body to prepare for the miscarriage. You may take parsley tea with
vitamin C capsules and pineapple slices. Follow this routine twice a
day before taking up some other powerful herbs. You may also try
applying evening primrose oil on the cervix or its capsules can be
taken orally. This will give your mind and body sufficient time to
prepare and ponder over your decision. Angelica/Dong Quai helps the
uterus to relax and stimulates contractions. If you opt for tincture,
consume 5-15 drops that is mixed in warm water every four hours. Honey
or sweetener can also be added to it. In case of capsules use 1000mg
every 4 hours. Beware; an overdose of this herbal capsule can increase
bleeding. Black Cohosh is taken with blue cohosh or with angelica/dong
quai as it helps the cervix to prepare for abortion. These herbs must
no be taken if you have heart disease and if you are taking
anti-depressants. These herbs must be taken all through the night and
day for it to succeed. Some even recommended a hot water bath and
exercising to stimulate and force the miscarriage. Cramping and
spotting are signs that precede a miscarriage, strengthen your dose when
you sense this. But if miscarriage does not take place discontinue the
dose after a couple of weeks and seek a surgical abortion. chances of miscarriage after hearing heartbeat

Miscarriage of one twin

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:29:59 +0000

Miscarriage of one twin
Sometime during pregnancy
one of the twins disappears from the uterus due to a miscarriage.
Miscarriage of one twin also known as vanishing twin syndrome is
generally detected through ultrasound test. The growth of the surviving
twin in such a case is often excellent and the womb often remains
unaffected. Mothers who experience miscarriage of one twin do not show
any miscarriage symptoms. A woman losing a twin in the later stages of
pregnancy is often closely monitored by the gynecologist as the
surviving twin could also be at risk and the pregnancy of the woman
could also be at stake. Besides the chances of having cerebral palsy
could be higher in the surviving twin.
Before the advent of ultrasound miscarriage of one twin was detected
after delivery by examining the placenta. Today advanced technology has
made it possible to detect the disappearance in the first trimester
itself. The cause of this vanishing act is still not clear. It could
possibly be the result of abnormalities which were present in the
mother in the early stages of pregnancy. On examining the placenta,
chromosomal abnormalities often get detected. It could also be due to
the improper implantation of the cord. When the miscarriage of one twin
occurs after the gestation period, the placental tissue and the
amniotic fluid gets reabsorbed. The pressure from the surviving twin
flattens the deceased twin. The deceased fetus is identified during
delivery as fetus papyraceous. The most common sign of such miscarriage
is pelvic pain, bleeding and uterine cramps, besides the decreasing
level of hormones also indicate the miscarriage of one fetus. No
special medical care is recommended if such cases occur in the first
trimester. Both the mother and the surviving twin do not need any
medical treatment. As soon as pregnant women experience cramping,
bleeding and pelvic pain she must seek medical help. She must evaluate
herself at a place which has ultrasound facilities. Ultrasound test
will ensure that there are no viable remains of the fetus or else D
& C may be recommended. The woman may also opt for a natural
miscarriage.
When a woman is diagnosed with this type of miscarriage she will
undergo mixed emotions. It is quite normal to reminisce and grieve over
the loss, at the same time she also feels relieved about still being
pregnant. Today twin conceptions outnumber the actual number of twin
births. One out of eight people begin their life with a twin, but only
one out of seventy remain twins. Miscarriage of one twin occurs in 80 %
of cases. how to miscarriage

Empirical studies related to miscarriage

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:29:58 +0000

Empirical studies related to
miscarriage
A woman in the early stages of pregnancy must be
extremely careful and must take all precaution against a miscarriage.
Empirical studies related to miscarriage found that some women miscarry
without realizing it. Some of them experience a very painful
miscarriage. White fluid or blood discharge, severe cramping are some
of the common symptoms. On the other hand some experience no pain at
all but the miscarriage progresses rapidly in these women. Miscarriages
can be avoided the next time, all this depends on the cause and early
identification of the cause.
Miscarriages leave more of a psychological impact than a physiological
one. Women tend to get depressed and take very long to open up. The
emotion that they undergo is equivalent to loss of a baby and coming to
terms with this loss takes time. Women who have had a miscarriage need
not necessarily have a second miscarriage. These false notions only
discourage a woman to try again. However women who undergo a
miscarriage are a little delicate and therefore are treated a little
differently by doctors as compared to the normal women. Empirical
studies related to miscarriage state that the reason that caused the
miscarriage could play an important role in determining future
pregnancies. No doubt miscarriage is an unfortunate incident in the
life of a woman and very often its psychological bearing is
underestimated. Empirical studies related to miscarriage have found
that it is not very easy to ascertain the cause of miscarriages. There
could be various reasons behind it. Improper growth could be one of the
reasons. Whatever the reason a woman must take complete rest after a
miscarriage. Think of returning to your normal routine only after 4 to
5 weeks of rest. The amount of rest required however could vary from
person to person. Miscarriage often make a women feel tired and sleepy.
At times they also complain of headache and fever. In case of fever it
is better to get examined by the doctor as it could sometimes be due to
some kind of infection which could cause infertility and death under
extreme circumstances. In case of pregnancy that has terminated after
more than 12 weeks, there could be some amount of lactation which will
eventually stop by itself. Along with physical problems many experience
severe mental problems as well. It is natural to feel angry, guilty and
disappointed after miscarriage. However if coping with grief becomes
extremely difficult and continues for a long period of time, it is
better to seek medical help. Inspite of all this empirical studies
related to miscarriage reveal that such women still stand an 80% chance
of having a normal pregnancy, but one needs to think positive for this. dealing with miscarriage

Missed miscarriage

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:24:55 +0000

Missed miscarriage
Missed miscarriage is a type of
miscarriage that can have a distressing effect on pregnant women. But
because the signs of a missed miscarriage are ambiguous most women
remain ignorant about the termination of their pregnancy. What is even
worse is that many women make the mistake of considering the symptoms
of missed miscarriage to be that of pregnancy symptoms. Therefore it
becomes important for every pregnant woman to known about a missed
miscarriage. In a missed miscarriage the placenta and the fetus does
not get expelled for weeks from the body even after the pregnancy gets
terminated. As a result the woman remains unaware of the miscarriage
that has occurred. What exactly causes it is still unknown. However,
nearly 50% of early miscarriages arise due to genetic problems related
to the sperm or the egg. This kind of miscarriage is also termed as
silent pregnancy. 4/5th of miscarriages take place in the first
trimester i.e. the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. When miscarriages
which occur after the first trimester is termed as late miscarriage.
Additionally, other factors like serious infections, problems with the
immune system increase the chances of miscarriage. Miscarriages are
also likely to increase with age as the quality of egg deteriorates
naturally. Missed miscarriage occurs in 1% of pregnancies. The symptoms
of a missed miscarriage include absence of fetus heartbeat on
ultrasound, fatigue, tenderness in the breast and nausea and brown
vaginal discharge which gradually turns bright red. These symptoms can
be very confusing as nausea and fatigue are symptoms that are also
associated to pregnancy symptoms. As the placental tissue keeps on
releasing pregnancy hormones even after miscarriage, this results in
the pregnancy test turning positive. Besides, since the discharge does
not take place immediately, it becomes more difficult to ascertain
whether the pregnancy has terminated. However an ultrasound test will
help in determining a miscarriage. If heartbeat is not detected, the
pregnancy is declared as terminated. After the doctor confirms the
miscarriage, an operation to remove all the remnants of pregnancy is
performed. This is done within a span of few days to prevent the
possibility of infection. This unpleasant experience however does not
lower the women’s likelihood of getting pregnant in future. For
instance if a woman has had a single miscarriage she will have 80%
chances of a successful pregnancy as compared to the woman who has not
had a miscarriage. A woman who has been through two miscarriages will
have 72% chance of successful pregnancy. Taking valuable advice from a
gynecologist will ensure
that you recover from emotional and physical pain. odds of miscarriage after 6 weeks